Insights, news, and expert perspectives from the world of injection molding.
A complete guide to the properties, grades, and molding of TPU — for engineers and buyers choosing a flexible material. If you are an engineer
Comparing PEEK, PEI, PPS, high-temperature nylon, and other materials for demanding thermal environments. Standard engineering thermoplastics — ABS, PC, standard nylon — handle most injection
A complete guide to the properties, grades, and molding of nylon — for engineers and buyers replacing metal with plastic. If you are an engineer
A practical comparison of two of the most common injection molding plastics — how they differ and how to choose between them. ABS and polypropylene
A complete guide to the properties, applications, and molding of ABS — for engineers and buyers choosing the right material. If you are an engineer
The fundamental difference between thermoplastics and thermosets — and what it means for injection molding process selection and part design. The most fundamental distinction in
10 common injection molding defects — what causes each one, how to identify it, and how to prevent it through design and process control. Injection
A side-by-side comparison of two multi-material injection molding processes — when to use each and what each requires from the part design. Insert molding and
A guide to SPI standards, Mold-Tech textures, and how to specify the right surface finish for your injection molded part. The surface finish of an
Properties, advantages, disadvantages, and injection molding considerations for glass-fiber-reinforced nylon. Glass-filled nylon is polyamide reinforced with chopped glass fibers — typically 15%, 30%, or 50%
